That Music Teacher, LLC Joins Music IS Education Coalition, Aligning Core Values to Strengthen Advocacy for Music Education
HILLIARD, OH – October 14, 2025 – That Music Teacher, LLC, founded by Elementary Music Specialist Bryson Tarbet and dedicated to equipping educators with high-quality resources and professional development, today announced it has officially joined the Music IS Education Coalition as a Participating Organization.
The Coalition is a united effort by national and state organizations dedicated to supporting and expanding high-quality music and arts education across the United States. That Music Teacher, LLC formalizes its commitment to the cause by joining partners who share its core values of inclusivity, community empowerment, and sustained advocacy.
"Joining the Music IS Education Coalition allows us to formalize our commitment to advocacy and align our work with national partners," said Bryson Tarbet, Founder and Elementary Music Specialist at That Music Teacher, LLC. "By collaborating with the Coalition, we reinforce our belief that advocacy matters and can ensure the music teachers we support have direct access to the Coalition's trusted data and tools to help them confidently advocate for their programs."
Shared Values Driving Collective Action
This partnership is rooted in the deep alignment between That Music Teacher, LLC’s mission and the Coalition’s goals for equitable music education:
Advocacy Matters: Both organizations are dedicated to championing the essential role of music in a well-rounded education and amplifying the voices of teachers in policy discussions.
Inclusivity Matters: The Coalition works to ensure access to music for all students, a goal directly supported by That Music Teacher, LLC's commitment to creating inclusive and equitable learning environments regardless of a student's background or ability.
Community Empowerment Matters: That Music Teacher, LLC’s focus on fostering spaces for collaboration and shared learning among educators strengthens the grassroots network the Coalition relies on to drive state and local policy changes.
The Music IS Education Coalition comprises organizations including the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), NAMM, and Save The Music, all united in the mission to keep music education thriving.
About That Music Teacher, LLC
That Music Teacher, LLC, led by Elementary Music Specialist Bryson Tarbet, is committed to equipping music educators with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to create inclusive, engaging, and impactful music classrooms. Through high-quality professional development and practical resources, the organization champions the vital role of music education and amplifies the voices of teachers.
About the Music IS Education Coalition
The Music IS Education Coalition brings together state and national music education organizations to support effective advocacy at the state and local levels. The Coalition shares trusted resources and new technologies, including the Karl B AI advocacy assistant, in support of high-quality music and arts education for all students.
Media Contact:
Bryson Tarbet Founder & Elementary Music Specialist, That Music Teacher, LLC Email: bryson@thatmusicteacher.com Website: www.thatmusicteacher.com